Elkford Setting an example
The District of Elkford is a UBCM award recipient
The District of Elkford has received an award from the Union of BC Municipalities for its innovation and leadership in building a sustainable community. There were 59 submissions considered for eight awards in the three categories of best practices, leadership and innovation, and partnerships. The District submitted information on the following items to demonstrate its efforts to minimize its impact on the environment.
1. Strategic plan - includes the objective of providing opportunities for
responsible growth, in harmony with industry and the environment, and to
be a sustainable community.
2. Rebranding initiative- although not tied to environmental sustainability,
this demonstrated our commitment to nurturing our connection to nature and
the wild.
3. Biodiesel use - 16 District vehicles converted to biodiesel.
4. No-Idling policy - no idling of district vehicles if vehicle sitting for more than
10 seconds.
5. Automated waste collection - reduction of hours of operation on equipment,
more efficient use of staff, and fewer staff injuries.
6. Solar powered water circulators – the use of these in our sewage lagoons
reduced reliance on electricity or chemicals to aerate the lagoons.
7. Energy study - conducted an audit of the District's energy use to identify
areas to reduce energy consumption and to determine reduction targets.
8. Lighting initiatives - low voltage high-pressure sodium lights installed
throughout the District, old fluorescent fixtures replaced with T8 fixtures, and
all Christmas lights changed to LED for 2007.
9. Intelligent Parking Lot Controllers (IPLC) – these newly installed vehicle
plugs are activated by low temperatures and offer intermittent or full use depending on the degree of cold.
10. Water initiatives - leak detection survey conducted and identified water
leaks to be repaired with infrastructure maintenance program.
11. Water quality - award winner at the Berkeley Springs International Water
Competition.
Key Elkford contacts
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Falkins Insurance Group Ltd 907 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 426-2205
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Cummins Western Canada Cummins products can be found in nearly every type of vehicle, from the heavy-duty diesel-powered trucks that travel the world's highways, to tractors that till the soil, large trucks that carry natural resources from the mine and vessels that travel the waterways. Cummins-built generators supply both prime and auxiliary power around the globe. Filters and related products help engines run cleaner and more efficiently. A network of distributors provide repair and maintenance service for customers worldwide.
Cummins Western Canada Sparwood, BC
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Elk Valley Coal Corporation Our company is a global leader in the production and sale of hard coking coal...a relatively uncommon mineral that is essential in the production of steel. With six mines in two Canadian provinces, more than 3,000 employees and a business focused on supplying world steel producers, our company is strongly positioned in a very competitive market.
The Fording River operation is located in the Elk Valley region of southeastern British Columbia, 29 kilometres northeast of the town of Elkford. The minesite is comprised of 20,304 hectares of coal lands of which 3,592 hectares are currently being mined or are scheduled for mining.
Elk Valley Coal Corporation - Fording River Operations PO Box 5000 Elkford, BC PHONE: (250) 865-5103
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Building a tradition of quality From commercial and institutional to industrial and specialized projects, Alfred Horie Construction Ltd. (AHC), has been building a tradition of quality since 1893. Over the past seven years, AHC has begun sharing its experience in the East Kootenay region. The team based in Fernie offers more than 30 years of hands-on expertise and skill in building a diverse range of buildings and homes. The newly renovated McDonalds restaurant in Cranbrook is an excellent example of AHC’s outstanding craftsmanship and unique design concepts.
Alfred Horie Construction Suite 103 5041 Regent St Burnaby, BC PHONE: (604) 291-8156
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Westshore Terminals Westshore Terminals
Located in Vancouver, Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership is Canada's leading coal export facility and the largest dry bulk terminal on the west coast of the Americas. The next two years will be a period of transition for Westshore Terminals. By early 2009, a CDN $45 million equipment upgrade, now underway, will be completed bringing with it greater efficiencies of operation and a higher yearly throughput capacity at 29 million tonnes.
Along the way, Westshore's team will be working hard to meet customer expectations as we fulfill our role as Canada's premier coal export terminal and equip for a better future with faster trail dumping and speedier ship loading.
Westshore Terminals 1 Roberts Bank Delta, BC PHONE: (604) 946-4491
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East Kootenay Chamber Of Mines 16-201 11th Ave S Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 417-3965 WEBSITE: www.ekcm.org/
Wild at heart Elkford remains a place where nature prevails – and humanity borrows a bit of space. The thrusted and vaulted limestone peaks of the Elk mountain range harbour wild places that engender profound human emotion. Elkford inspires outdoor pursuits…the palette of both active adventure and passive pursuit of serenity is as big as the mountainous expanse that surrounds.
Pristine natural wilderness is highlighted by proximity to Elk Lakes Provincial Park, Height of the Rockies wilderness area along the continental divide, world class fly-fishing on the Elk River, a local ski hill, and a full range of community recreational amenities.
District Of Elkford Elkford, BC PHONE: (250) 865-4000 WEBSITE: www.elkford.ca
Transwest Mining Systems 1923 Mclean Ave Port Coquitlam, BC PHONE: (604) 941-6611 WEBSITE: www.transwestmining.com
Get the job done right Nohels Group is a full-service supplier of heavy equipment to the mining, earth moving, land development and logging industries. Based in the Elk Valley in southeastern British Columbia, the company has a workforce of up to 200 people, including management, maintenance engineers, certified operators and support staff.
Nohels Group Rock & Redi-Mix Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-2519
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Ag Steel Ltd Po Box 95 Welling, AB PHONE: (403) 752-3775 WEBSITE:
Dolfo Transport LTD RR1 585 Michel Creek Rd Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-6494 WEBSITE: www.dolfotransport.com
Amec Americas Ltd 1385 Cedar Ave Trail, BC PHONE: (250) 368-2425 WEBSITE: www.amec.com/
School District #5 (South East Kootenay) 940 Industrial Rd. #1 Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 417-2052 WEBSITE: www.sd5.bc.ca
